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Join a private cooking demonstration class in Santa Fe and master contemporary Southwestern dishes like Chipotle Lamb Adovado and Berry Pecan Tart. Learn from a professional chef and take home delicious recipes!
Join a private cooking demonstration class in Santa Fe and master contemporary Southwestern dishes like Chipotle Lamb Adovado and Berry Pecan Tart. Learn from a professional chef and take home delicious recipes!
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Operated by Santa Fe School of Cooking · Santa Fe, New Mexico
easy.
2–3 hours.
No significant fitness required; suitable for all ages and skill levels since it is a demonstration cooking class.
No prior cooking experience is required; the class is designed for all skill levels.
Yes, participants enjoy tasting the featured dishes during the class meal.
Yes, please inform the Santa Fe School of Cooking about any dietary restrictions when booking.
Private classes usually accommodate small intimate groups to maintain a personalized experience.
Yes, you receive a detailed recipe packet designed for easy home preparation.
Comfortable clothes with closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety and ease while cooking.
Santa Fe’s culinary traditions blend Native American, Spanish, and Mexican influences, reflected strongly in its modern Southwestern cuisine.
The Santa Fe School of Cooking emphasizes sustainable ingredient sourcing, supporting local farmers and reducing environmental impact.
Santa Fe School of Cooking is a culinary education and event company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The school offers a diverse schedule of hands-on and demonstration cooking classes, themed dinners, and collaborative musical dining events. Classes range from technique-focused demonstrations to hands-on sessions that teach traditional New Mexican, Mexican, and border-region recipes. Students learn dishes such as chilaquiles, corn pudding, cream of green chile soup, carne tampiqueña, tacos al pastor, and salsa macha, and explore ingredients like achiote, lime, apricot, eggplant, and green chile. The school partners with local venues and cultural organizations to present unique dinner concerts and festival collaborations. Featured events include jazz evenings at Dave’s Jazz Bistro with performers such as Delbert Anderson, Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim with the John Rangel Trio, Robby Beasley, Dr. Chris Buckholz, Eddie Daniels, and Lee Musiker. The program has also collaborated with the Santa Fe Indian Market and the New Mexico Jazz Festival, pairing live music and poetry with menus inspired by Native culinary traditions. Instruction is led by experienced chefs and culinary professionals who design curated menus for holiday dinners, healthy seasonal menus, vegetarian offerings, and culturally rooted tasting menus. The school emphasizes authentic regional flavors, practical techniques, and convivial dining experiences. Visitors and students can expect clear instruction, thoughtfully sourced recipes, and opportunities to taste and take home new skills. Santa Fe School of Cooking focuses on culinary education, cultural connection, and memorable food-centered events. Classes accommodate home cooks and visiting travelers seeking authentic regional cooking experiences and techniques.
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